It is the summer of 1963 and 15-year-old North Wagoner, in the throes of her sexual awakening, has moved to her cousin's wealthy home on the shores of Glass Lake while her parents tour Europe. North hopes to meet a handsome boy, drive fast cars, and perhaps receive her first kiss.North's summer is one of many kisses - forced upon her by Uncle Judd, a famous plastic surgeon who specializes in breast enlargement. As her cousin Deedee experiences her first love - with pregnancy and self-isolation the result - and Aunt Joan swallows countless pills to forget the emotional abuse in her life, North turns to Jackie Kennedy for the strength and inspiration she needs to survive.

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About the Author:

Maudy Benz teaches writing in the short course program at Duke University.